About the Programs
Midtown-Metro provides supplementary after-school and summer programs that serve 3rd–12th grade students from low-income families in the city of Chicago. Both centers provide academic enrichment, character education, one-on-one mentoring, extra-curricular activities for students, and parenting classes and discussions for parents.
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What Both Centers Provide
Academic Enrichment
By focusing on homework and classroom enrichment, volunteer tutors provide students with the academic help they need to succeed in school. Midtown-Metro also empowers students to take their education into their own hands by connecting them with scholarship organizations.
Character Education
By learning about virtues and good habits, students develop the necessary tools to become better students, sons or daughters, sisters or brothers, and friends. In the character development class, students discuss and learn how to practically implement virtues such as respect, service to others, and hard work.
Individual Attention
Each student that participates in Midtown-Metro programs is assigned a volunteer tutor-mentor that works with them the entire school year. With a focus on academics and character development, time spent each week with the same volunteer has proven to be an integral part of the overall improvement of the student.
Parent Involvement
Midtown-Metro parent programs support parents in their role as the primary educators of their children through classes, discussions, conferences, and more. We know that parents are essential to helping a child thrive in and out of the classroom.
Our Programs
Pathways to Success Program (PATH)
The “Pathways” Middle School Program supports middle school students in their goal of enrolling in college preparatory high schools. The holistic program enables middle school students to be studious, confident, and responsible as they enter high school.
College/Career Orientation Program (COP)
The College/Career Orientation Program is designed to guide and motivate high school students in their work to achieve success in college and beyond, helping them navigate the college matching and acceptance process.
- Skill-building
- Academic enrichment
- Career and professional exploration
- College-readiness activities
- Individual advising
- Individual tutoring
- Summer apprenticeships
We’d love to get to know your family.
Spots are limited, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid the waiting list. After you apply, our team will reach out to set up a short interview, a chance for us to meet your child and answer your questions. Your child’s place is confirmed once registration and payment are complete.